We recommend the following weights depending on the type of binding and the number of pages in the booklet. For example saddle stitched booklets with many pages should be printed on a lighter paper to help it stay flat when closed.

Saddle stitched Booklets:

Brochures & Booklets - 130gsm to 170gsm for matt and gloss, or 120gsm to 135gsm for uncoated.

Magazine printing - 90gsm to 150gsm for matt or gloss papers, or 100gsm to 120gsm for uncoated.

PUR Perfect Bound Booklets:

If you have less than 48pp, you may find you need to use a heaver paper stock to achieve the 2.5mm minimum weight required for PUR Perfect binding (Check the calculator for the current book thickness).

Also remember, if you are intending to post your booklet, the weight of the paper may have a bearing on the postage cost.

Saddle stitched Booklets:

As a starting point, we recommend a paper weight at least two weights above the body paper weight for booklets less than 24 pages. Generally, the higher the page count, the heavier weight of cover is recommended).

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Free artwork check

Every job is checked for the most common problems by our experienced repro staff.

Infinite possibilites

With more choices on paper weights, page sizes, quantities and delivery turnarounds.

Proofing

Proofing is included right out of the box! We want to make sure there are no surprises.

1 Hour Delivery Slots

For jobs up to appx 10 boxes, we will email you your 1 hour delivery slot on the morning of delivery.

White label packaging

In addition to all unbranded white label packaging, we have an in-house mailing department.

Fast or slow

As fast as next day (for collection), or, if its not so urgent, save money and opt for our slower Economy service.

Artwork guidelines

Artwork origination

Artwork should be supplied in PDF format only.

Document set up, Bleed and Safe Zone

Instructions follow for InDesign, but the same principles would apply for other software.

Document Setup - When you create a new document in InDesign, choose from one of the standard sizes are set a custom size. Each page should be saved as one document running in sequential order (ie Page 1 is from cover, and last page is back cover). Please do not save as readers spreads.

For PUR bound books you will need to supply a separate PDF file for the cover only and include the spine when making the artwork (The spine thickness is displayed on our price calculator).

Bleed - In InDesign, set the bleed to 3mm at Top, Bottom, Inside and Outside when you are creating a new document. If you have already created a document, you can go back and set the bleed by going to the File menu and selecting Document Setup.

To check the bleed on your document, press ctrl W (or command W on a Mac). You will see a red border 3mm outside the document page. This 3mm border is where you need to extend images outside the final page size (if they are intended to print to the edge of the page). This 3mm is then trimmed off during the print finishing process.

Safe Zone - It is recommended that all text and prominent images that are not intended should be placed at least 5mm inside the edge of your page (ie where it is to be trimmed), or 8mm from the spine (in the case of PUR bound books) - this is to ensure that no important detail is cut off during the trimming process (which is accurate to the nearest 1.5mm).

Document colours

Files should be produced ensuring that the colour option is set to CMYK (not RGB). Spot colours and RGB images will be converted to CYMK and may result in a slight colour change.

Resolution

All non-vector artwork should be supplied at a minimum of 300dpi. This is very important as any lower resolution will result in your printed artwork being blurry and distorted. When saving artwork to PDF, you should save your artwork as follows;